Panasonic DMC-FX75 User manual

Brand: Panasonic

Model: DMC-FX75

Category: Bridge cameras

Type: User manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX75

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

Please also refer to the Operating

Instructions (PDF format)

contained on the CD-ROM

(supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods

and check the Troubleshooting.

until

2010/6/30

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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the

market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of

enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial

number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain

this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the

actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may

look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating

Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast

material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright

laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be

restricted.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product

you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on how to recycle this battery.

Model No.

Serial No.

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Information for Your Safety

∫ Product identification marking

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT

DAMAGE,

•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING

OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH

AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT

AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

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FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface

cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic

Model No.: DMC-FX75

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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∫ About the battery pack

•

Do not heat or expose to flame.

•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it

off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes.

Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used

batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC

(140 oF) or incinerate.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN

CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS

WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE

HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY

OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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∫ Cautions for Use

•

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;

optional).

Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment

(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit

may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong

magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely

affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC

adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures

and/or sound may be adversely affected.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V

AC power supply only.

•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a

plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of

disposal.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3

Standard Accessories ...................................................................................9

Names of the Components .........................................................................10

How to Use the Touch Panel ......................................................................12

Charging the Battery...................................................................................14

About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................16

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................17

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................18

• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................18

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................19

Selecting the [REC] Mode...........................................................................20

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(

ñ :Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................21

• Scene Detection....................................................................................22

• AF Tracking Function............................................................................22

Recording Motion Picture............................................................................23

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................................24

Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................24

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format).......................................25

Specifications..............................................................................................27

Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................30

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................31

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .................................................32

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of June 2010. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or

battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)

3 USB Connection Cable

4AV Cable

5 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your

PC.

• Operating Instructions

6 Hand Strap

7 Battery Case

8Stylus Pen

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are indicated

as card in the text.

•The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures

on the built-in memory when you are

not using a card.

•For information about optional

accessories, refer to the

“Digital

Camera Accessory System

”.

•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts

department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining

replacement parts.

DMW-BCF10PP DE-A59B

VFC4297VFF0650

VGQ0D56

K1HA08AD0002

K1HA08CD0028

VGQ0C14

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Names of the Components

1Flash

2 Lens

3 Self-timer indicator

AF Assist Lamp

4 Hand strap eyelet

• Be sure to attach the hand strap

when using the camera to ensure

that you will not drop it.

5 Touch panel/LCD monitor

6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

7 [MODE] button

8 [MENU] button

123





7 8

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9 Camera ON/OFF switch

10 Zoom lever

11 Motion picture button

12 Speaker

13 Microphone

14 Shutter button

15 Lens barrel

16 [HDMI] socket

17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

18 Tripod receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure

the tripod is stable when the

camera is attached to it.

19 Card/Battery door

20 Release lever

21 DC coupler cover

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;

optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;

optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

• We recommend you use a battery with

sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor

when recording motion pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the

AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due

to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is

disconnected etc., the motion picture being

recorded will not be recorded.

2021

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How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on

the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch panel

(dragging) using your fingers or the supplied stylus pen.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch

panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting

icons or images displayed on the touch

panel.

You can make settings by touching the

items displayed on the screen.

You can exit without saving the settings

by touching [CANCEL].

•It may not operate properly when

multiple icons are touched

simultaneously, so try to touch the

center of the icon.

This is used when performing tasks

such as moving to the next image by

dragging horizontally, or changing the

range of the displayed image.

This can also be used to perform tasks

such as switching the screen by

operating the slide bar.

•If you select wrong icon, you can

drag to different icon, and it will

select that icon by releasing the

finger.

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Note

•

The touch panel does not operate when the LCD

monitor is turned off.

•If you use a commercially available liquid crystal

protection sheet, please follow the instructions that

accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal

protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

•Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you

have a commercially available protection sheet

affixed or if you feel it is not responding well.

•Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit is pressing

on the touch panel.

•Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the

supplied

stylus pen.

•Do not operate with your fingernails.

•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and

others.

•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed

operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

•Do not place it where small children can reach.

•Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor

when storing. LCD monitor may break when the

stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD

monitor.

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.

•Use the dedicated charger and battery.

•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used

safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10PP) supports this function. The

only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic

products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by

Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).

Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety

of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are

not genuine Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

•

The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery

before use.

•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

•It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to

30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar

to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.

Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal

protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.

There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or

explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or

failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To

ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine

Panasonic battery pack is used.

Attach the battery paying

attention to the direction of the

battery.

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

•

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

–

The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the

battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10

C to 30

C (50

F to 86

F).

–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them

with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

•Normal Picture Mode

•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

•Using the supplied battery.

•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical

Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature

of the battery decreases.

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the battery

after charging is completed.

The [CHARGE]

indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator

is turned on and charging will start.

The [CHARGE]

indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off once

the charging has completed without any problem.

Charging time Approx. 130 min

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures

Recording time Approx. 180 min

Playback time Approx. 350 min

90

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

•Memory size: Approx. 40 MB

•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card

being used becomes full.

•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for

a card.

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this

unit.

(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

•Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD

video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD

video standards) may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards.

•Use a card with SD Speed Class

with “Class 4” or higher when recording

motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with

“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Note

•

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Built-in Memory

Card

Type of card which can

be used with this unit

Remarks

SD Memory Card (8 MB

to 2 GB)

•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC

Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible

equipment.

•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC

Memory Card compatible equipment.

•Check that the PC and other equipment are

compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/

SDXC.html

SDHC Memory Card

(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card

(48 GB, 64 GB)

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Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery

•Check that this unit is turned off.

•We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow and open

the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic

batteries (DMW-BCF10PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by

the lever A being careful about

the direction you insert it. Pull the

lever A in the direction of the

arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks

being careful about the direction

you insert it. To remove the card,

push the card until it clicks, then

pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Touch [CLOCK SET].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/

Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set

using [3]/[4].

• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time

settings without setting a date and time.

Touch [SET] to set.

Touch [SET].

• Touch [CANCEL] to return to the settings

screen.

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu.

•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.

Turn the camera on.

Changing the Clock Setting

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Setting the Menu

This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the

same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK]

Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well.

Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [

Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode

Press [MENU] to display the menu.

Touch [AF MODE].

Touch [š].

• Depending on the item, its setting may not

appear or it may be displayed in a different

way.

Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.

Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

Touch the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].

•Select a menu item next and set it.

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

∫ List of [REC] Modes

Turn the camera on.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

B [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!], and then press

[MODE].

Touch the mode.

¦ [INTELLIGENT AUTO]

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the

camera.

! [NORMAL PICTURE]

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

[COSMETIC MODE]

Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.

Û [SCENE MODE]

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

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